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Nia Mateialona
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"I have been really happy joining these programs, and I'm looking forward to a bright future." —Shivani Dalal, Certificate Program in Project Management and Professional Sequence in Project Human Resource Management graduate

Project Management

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Demand for project management expertise in organizations continues to grow, and the UC Berkeley Extension Certificate Program in Project Management is a great way to build the skills you need to keep your projects on task, on time and on budget. In this highly interactive curriculum—delivered online or in class—you learn how to apply project management practices to achieve success in a wide variety of fields, including high tech, marketing, financial services, information technology, international trade, life-science industries, government, construction and more. You learn from highly qualified instructors with extensive project management experience and work in teams with classmates to develop hands-on problem-solving techniques. On completion, you earn a highly regarded credential approved the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business and an advisory board of business and education leaders. Moreover, all of our project management courses apply toward professional development units (PDUs) for the Project Management Institute (PMI). Join our email list to stay informed about this certificate.

Courses

The table contains the required courses for the Certificate Program in Project Management, as well as the terms they are typically available for enrollment.

6 Required Courses, 14 Semester Units (210 Hours of Instruction)

Required Courses Course Number Units/ CEU Classroom Online
Project Management X470 2 Fall
Spring
Summer		 Fall
Spring
Summer
Project Procurement Management X474.3 2 Fall
Spring
Summer		 Fall
Spring
Summer
Quality Management X470.9 2 Fall
Spring
Summer		 Fall
Spring
Summer
Human Factors and Team Dynamics for Project Management X469.2 3 Fall
Spring
Summer		 Fall
Spring
Summer
Project Risk Management X440.4 2 Fall
Spring
Summer		 Fall
Spring
Summer
Project Planning and Control X471.9 3 Fall
Spring
Summer		 Fall
Spring
Summer

Course availability is subject to change. Courses offered in both online and classroom environments are interchangeable, and you may choose either format.

You must start with Project Management X470.

To enroll, click on a course title above and choose a section.

You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the Certificate Program in Project Management.

Online or Classroom Format

This professional certificate is available in both classroom and online formats. You can take courses online, in class or a combination of both. Choose the format that works for your schedule. Find out more about online learning at Extension.

Who Will Benefit

This program is ideal if you aspire to take on project management responsibilities and expand your career opportunities. If currently working as a project manager, you can formalize your skills and gain experience applying the industry-standard terminology and guidelines defined in PMI's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Extension coursework satisfies the education requirement to sit for the PMP exam, as well as meets PMI professional-development requirements. Even if you are already a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), the breadth and rigor of this certificate can enhance your PMBOK skill set.

Prerequisites for Admission

There are no prerequisites for the Certificate Program in Project Management, but a bachelor's degree is recommended.

Curriculum Requirements

The curriculum consists of 6 required courses for a total of 14 semester units (210 hours of instruction). Candidates must pay a nonrefundable certificate registration fee.

You may progress through the curriculum in the format and at a pace that fits your goals. Choose your study option:

Courses are scheduled so that you can complete all six in one year if you take the accelerated sections sequentially. Taking the regular-pace courses can take as long as two years to complete the curriculum.

All coursework must be completed within five years of registering for the certificate. However, requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the curriculum in a timely fashion. For more information, please see the completion requirements and the substitutions, waivers and transfer credit policies.

How to Register for a Professional Certificate

By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum. To register for the Certificate Program in Project Management, submit the online registration form with your credit card information or complete the mail-in registration form. The registration fee is nonrefundable.

You should register for the certificate after you complete the first course in the curriculum.

Estimated Cost

Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The certificate has an estimated cost of $4,850–$5,150 (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

Professional Organizations

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Our project management courses align with the most current industry standard developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and utilize PMI's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®, 4th Edition). We are a PMI registered education provider, so our project management courses apply toward PMI professional development units (provider 1173).

UC Berkeley Extension is a recognized provider registered with the Project Management Institute Registered Educational Provider Program and accepts and adheres to all of its policies, requirements and rules concerning the provision of professional education activities and materials.

Contact Information

Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions. To contact the department office, send an email to business@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4231.

For details about online courses, send an email to online@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-7343.

Additional Information

Alliances for Enhanced Learning

Many Extension courses carry academic credit that may be applied to a degree at other institutions. Transfer of credit is always determined by the receiving institution. UC Berkeley Extension has formal credit-transfer agreements with some schools. Learn more.